Quick answers
- Does Kristie D. Branscum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristie D. Branscum accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kristie D. Branscum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 219 Original Medicare patients and 1,825 services for Kristie D. Branscum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristie D. Branscum's NPI number?
- 1821437302. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kristie D. Branscum, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 219 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,825 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)251 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)245 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)245 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)154 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)129 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol60%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes25%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Kristie D. Branscum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristie D. Branscum at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baxter HealthMountain Home, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040027
- Stone County Medical CenterMountain View, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041310
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristie D. Branscum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2161 Ar 56 HwyCalico Rock, AR 72519 (870) 916‑2000
- 2161 Hwy 56Calico Rock, AR 72519 (870) 916‑2000
- 414 W Old Main StYellville, AR 72687 (870) 449‑4221
- 414 W Old Main St, Baxter Regional Ahrens ClinicYellville, AR 72687 (870) 449‑4221
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristie D. Branscum as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc59 clinicians in the group
- Baxter Regional Health System20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821437302 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians